In honor of Texasebeth on BlogHer, I'd like to remind you to check the setting on your engagement ring or heirloom ring.
Prong settings often loosen over time on their own, but will loosen faster if you aren't careful. Has your ring started to snag clothing when it didn't before? That is one of the first signs of a problem. The best approach to ring maintenance is to be proactive.
1.) Insure your ring and be knowledgeable about what your insurance covers. Some insurers don't cover flawed settings or accidental loss.
2.) Take your ring to the jeweler every 6 months to get it checked (usually they will clean it for you too - bonus!).
3.) Periodically tap the top of your stone with your finger nail. Tap in the center and then all around the edge to see if the stone moves at all.
4.) Pinch the back side of the band and wiggle/roll the band between your fingers. Then, with only that ring on your hand, shake your hand in a waving-hello motion. If you hear the stone moving during either of these exercises, your prongs are loose.
You can also rub your finger across the top of the stones and feel the prongs slight higher than the stone. If you do not, then the prongs are worn too thin and need replacing. This is why I wasn't wearing my wedding ring - the prongs are worn - and was wearing my mom's instead. I lost a sapphire from my mom's ring because I didn't check it.
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